Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Programs

The Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Program at Central Utah Ballet is designed by nationally-renowned instructor and director, Jennie Creer-King. This program is a well-rounded ballet program that introduces students to a professional level of instruction, technique, & comprehensive skills to support professional pursuits, college programs, and more.

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Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Programs

Central Utah Ballet has created a pre-professional ballet trainee program to simulate a college and professional ballet experience. Each student will train in classical ballet, contemporary, modern, flamenco, and character technique. They will also learn ballet repertoire and re-staged classical ballets, experience the creative process of diverse choreographers, and perform in front of a live audience. Dancers will work directly with Jennie Creer-King, as well as nationally and internationally recognized instructors from Utah and across the country.

Dancers must audition for the ballet trainee program and will be placed in the Junior Company or Senior Company based on ability. Dancers selected will have combined classes and performances as well as opportunities specific to their company.

Dancers in Pre-Professional Ballet Program Performing with One Dancer in Tutu being Held Up in Air by 3 Dancers

Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Program – Junior Company (by audition) – 14 hours a week

Class Day Time Instructor Studio
Ballet Technique Monday 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Jennie Creer-King Studio A
Pointe/Rehearsal Monday 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM Jennie Creer-King Studio A
Modern Tuesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Ursula Perry Studio A
Ballet Technique Tuesday 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Shani Robison Studio A
Ballet Technique Wednesday 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Jennie Creer-King Studio A
Pointe/Rehearsal Wednesday 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM Jennie Creer-King Studio A
Ballet Technique Thursday 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Shani Robison Studio A
Pointe/Rehearsal Thursday 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM Shani Robison Studio A
Ballet Technique Saturday 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Brooklyn Burbidge Smith Studio A
Rehearsal Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CUB Faculty Studio A

Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Program – Junior Company (by audition) – 14 hours a week

Ballet Technique     Monday          7:00-8:30 PM
Pointe/Rehearsal    Monday          8:30-9:00 PM
Modern                     Tuesday         5:30-7:00 PM
Ballet Technique     Tuesday         7:00-8:30 PM
Ballet Technique     Wednesday   7:00-8:30 PM
Pointe/Rehearsal    Wednesday   8:30-9:00 PM
Ballet Technique     Thursday       7:00-8:30 PM
Pointe/Rehearsal    Thursday       8:30-9:00 PM
Ballet Technique      Saturday       8:30-10:00 AM
Rehearsal                  Saturday       10:00-12:00 PM

Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Program –  Senior Company (by audition) – 16.75 hours a week

Class Day Time Instructor Studio
Ballet Technique Monday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Jessica Harston Thompson Studio B
Pointe/Rehearsal Monday 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Jessica/Jennie Studio B
Ballet Technique Tuesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Shani Robison Studio B
Modern Tuesday 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Ursula Perry Studio B
Ballet Technique Wednesday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Jessica Harston Thompson Studio B
Pointe/Rehearsal Wednesday 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Jessica/Jennie Studio B
Ballet Technique Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Shani Robison Studio B
Rehearsal as Called Thursday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Jennie Creer-King Studio B
Ballet Technique Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Sara Mills Studio B
Rehearsal Saturday 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM CUB Faculty Studio B

 

Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Program – Senior Company (by audition) – 16.75 hours a week

Ballet Technique          Monday        6:30-8:00 PM
Pointe/Rehearsal         Monday        8:00-9:00 PM
Ballet Technique          Tuesday        5:30-7:00 PM
Modern                          Tuesday       7:00-8:30 PM
Ballet Technique          Wednesday  6:30-8:00 PM
Pointe/Rehearsal         Wednesday  8:00-9:00 PM
Ballet Technique          Thursday      5:30-7:00 PM
Rehearsal as Called     Thursday      7:00-9:00 PM
Ballet Technique          Saturday      10:00-11:30 AM
Rehearsal                      Saturday      11:45-2:00 PM

Junior & Senior Company Dress Code

Women

  • Hair must be worn in a classical bun or french braids secured to the head for short hair.
  • Students will wear their class leotard, pink seamless tights, pink technique shoes, and pointe shoes. No skirts allowed in class, minimal jewelry, and warm-ups allowed as needed.
  • The class leotard will be made for them, they will be measured the first week of classes.
Men

  • Black slim fitting crew neck t-shirt
  • Black footed tights
  • Students need to wear a slim black fitting dance t-shirt (non-cotton and no logos), black footed tights, and black technique shoes.
  • Hair must be well kept, out of the eyes, and please wear a dance belt. Warm-ups allowed as needed.

Men’s Tights: Mens Footed Tights

Men’s Shirts: Men’s Fitted T-Shirt

Fees & Tuition

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More About Central Utah Ballet’s Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Program

Central Utah Ballet’s Pre-Professional Ballet Program was designed by renowned instructor and director, Jennie Creer-King. The program is based on years of experience, training, and career programs from some of the most successful dancers in the industry. Dancers will master classical ballet technique while becoming proficient in a variety of supplemental dance techniques that will strengthen their skills and resumes.

Dancers will be able to meet and work with many well-known instructors, career ballerinas, and other successful ballet professionals. These professionals give a unique view and inside look to preparing for a professional ballet career or seeking college scholarships and other opportunities.

In addition to ballet technique and instruction, pre-professional ballet trainee students will participate in workshops to build life skills that will supplement their career success. This includes topics such as resume-building, nutrition, audition tips, and more.